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Iranian Would-Be Assassins and Shoe Would-Be Bombers

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Jul 8, 2025
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Josh Dawsey
Josh Dawsey, a Wall Street Journal reporter and co-author of the book on Trump's political comeback, reveals insights on Biden’s challenges and Trump’s courtroom strategies. He discusses the ineffectiveness of Iranian-directed assassination attempts, shedding light on the vulnerabilities of public figures. The conversation also navigates the lighter side of TSA regulations, highlighting the absurdity of certain rules, while reflecting on shifting societal attitudes toward terrorism and security measures. A fun quiz rounds out the discussion!
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Iranian Assassination Attempts Are Inept

  • Iranian assassination attempts reveal limited operational capacity and poor effectiveness.
  • Outsourcing plots to external operatives often led to failures and arrests.
INSIGHT

Inside 2024: Biden's Decline and Trump's Courtroom Fury Shaped History

Josh Dawsey reveals the 2024 election was a seismic moment where Biden's weakening cognitive state and Trump's legal battles shaped the political landscape.

Biden's struggle included memory lapses, limited physical activity, and obsession over Hunter Biden's trial, culminating in a disastrous debate performance that surprised even his close aides.

Trump, meanwhile, publicly leveraged his indictments to rally support but privately lashed out at his legal team, demanding ever more aggressive defense strategies focused on delaying trials to gain political advantage.

This dual narrative highlights how Biden's campaign managed decline with accommodations while Trump's legal and political teams intertwined courtroom battles with election strategy, ultimately leading to Trump's unusual Houdini-like escapes.

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Biden's Struggle in 2024 Debate

  • Biden's cognitive decline was noticeable to outsiders and insiders alike but often downplayed.
  • His debate preparation was intense but didn't prevent a poor performance viewed as a turning point.
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